quality engineer salary in Neuchâtel

Annual average salary

CHF 73 244

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How much does a quality engineer earn in Neuchâtel?

  • In Neuchâtel, a full-time quality engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 73 244 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 300 to CHF 160 000, based on 249 entries.
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

quality engineer, Neuchâtel

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 880
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 492
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 76 921
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 76 921
Men: 55+average salary CHF 107 561
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 73 244

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a quality engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 464. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 97 597 per year.

Salary by work experience

quality engineer, Neuchâtel

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 464
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 590
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 085
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 97 597
Average salary CHF 73 264
+59%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for quality engineer have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 79 300. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 275 per year.

Salary trend

quality engineer, Neuchâtel

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 275
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 706
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 300
Average salary CHF 73 275
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a quality engineer is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 196 350 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for quality engineer, Neuchâtel

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 196 350Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 138 108Set up Job Alert
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 109 076Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 103 947Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 85 850Set up Job Alert
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 82 294Set up Job Alert
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 80 200Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 78 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 73 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for quality engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for quality engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

NE

Neuchâtel

quality engineer

CHF 73 244

average salary

Salary by canton

quality engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 94 700
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 500
Berne average salary CHF 82 537
Basel Land average salary CHF 90 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 95 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 150
Geneva average salary CHF 82 975
Glarus average salary CHF 94 500
Grisons average salary CHF 76 250
Jura average salary CHF 63 400
Lucerne average salary CHF 98 384
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 73 244
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 92 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 83 045
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 82 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 82 475
Schwyz average salary CHF 83 265
Thurgau average salary CHF 88 197
Ticino average salary CHF 69 442
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 89 625
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 100 000
Zurich average salary CHF 97 293
Average salary CHF 85 800